Are you among a growing group of people in the U.S. who have a high household income, yet your savings never seem to grow significantly year after year? Believe it or not, there’s a name… Read More
Insights
Seven Ways a Financial Planner Can Help a Physician
A very common question(s) we get; What value can financial planning bring to me as a physician? Or simply put, what do you do for me? Proper financial planning is indispensable for setting you on… Read More
Financial Planning for Last Year of Training Physicians
You are headed down the home stretch: your last year as a training physician is coming to an end, and that means it’s time to update your financial planning accordingly. Whether you are finishing up… Read More
Top 6 Money Errors Doctors Make
Because there are a lot of money errors that doctors make, we’ve got to ask: Are you a physician struggling with your finances? Although physicians often make a higher-than-average income (sometimes much higher!), they can… Read More
Building the Best Budget for Medical Residents
One of the most common questions we get is “how do I build a budget as a medical resident?” This came up when we first moved to Philly in 2015, and we had our new… Read More
Financial Planning for a Medical Resident
Before we talk about financial planning for medical residents, let’s start with the most important part first: your primary goal while in residency or fellowship should be to become an exceptional doctor. The kicker is… Read More
Public Service Loan Forgiveness for Physicians, and Everything Else You Need to Know About Student Loans in 2022
After the excitement wears off of matching for your residency program, you’ll need to start thinking about how to pay off your loans. While the average medical school debt is approximately $196,000, most PGY physicians earn… Read More
How Much Do I Need to Retire as a Physician?
Back in 2018, I was asked to speak at the American Society of Colon and Rectal Surgeons (ASCRS) conference, and the topic was simple: How Much Do I Need to Retire as a Physician? Well,… Read More
Roth IRA Strategies for Physicians That You May Not Have Thought Of
The “Backdoor Roth IRA” is a fantastic and commonly utilized Roth IRA strategy for physicians, but did you know there are other great ways to use a Roth IRA? Today, we are going to take… Read More
What is a 457(b) Plan & How Does it Work?
While most people are familiar with retirement saving tools like a 401(k) or 403(b), fewer people are familiar with the 457(b) plan. With several different choices available, each more confusing than the other, taking control… Read More